# Centennial Sportsplex Family Public Ice Skating & Youth Learn to Skate > Place to go for families in the Nashville–Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin area (TN). Times are Central Time. - When: Open on its own schedule - Where: Centennial Sportsplex Ice Arena, 222 25th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37203 - Ages: Ages 3 and up (Toddlers and young beginners can use balance aids; Learn to Skate starting at age 3) - Price: Adults $9; Children (ages 5-12) $8; Children under 5 $5; Skate rental $3 - Organizer: Metro Parks Nashville - Official page: https://www.nashville.gov/departments/parks/centennial-sportsplex - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/nashville/activities/centennial-sportsplex-family-public-ice-skating-and-youth-learn-to-ska--listing-8606bcc35ff50f39e1f7cddc ## About Centennial Sportsplex Ice Arena is Nashville's central Metro Parks community hub for winter ice recreation, situated directly across from Centennial Park. Housing two full-sized indoor ice sheets, the complex hosts regular public skating sessions throughout the winter where families glide across well-groomed ice surfaces. Children learning to skate can utilize rental walker aids to practice their balance safely alongside their parents. The complex is also home to Nashville's official Learn to Skate USA program, offering weekend and weekday foundational ice skating classes for children as young as age three. Under the guidance of patient, accredited skating instructors, children master safety falls, recoveries, marching strides, and backward wiggles in encouraging, supportive groupings. Figure skate and hockey skate rentals are stocked in all youth and adult sizes, and heated spectator seating ensures an enjoyable visit for spectators. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Step-free entry ramps and wide concourse corridors provide straightforward stroller navigation to rink-side seating and rental counters. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Heated lobby benches, spectator bleachers, and a quiet concessions lobby; multi-stall restrooms with ADA stalls and infant changing tables are available. • Age Suitability: Welcomes children ages 3 and older for skating; toddlers and non-skaters can watch comfortably from heated glass-enclosed viewing areas. • Sensory Tips: Ice temperature is cool (dress warmly in layers, long socks, and mittens); arena echo is moderate during public sessions, but rarely overwhelming. ## Similar picks in Nashville - [Ford Ice Center Public Skating & Youth Learn to Skate Sessions](https://grassyknees.com/nashville/activities/ford-ice-center-public-skating-and-youth-learn-to-skate-sessions--listing-0a209b84d27f32eec7186757) — Open on its own schedule · Ford Ice Center Antioch · Ages 3–99 · From $12 · checked Nov 5. 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